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All-boys Dallas ISD school achieves 100% college acceptance
0At Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith, the Class of 2026, which is made of 54 “brothers,” achieved a 100% college acceptance rate, with $15.4 million in scholarships. The multimillion-dollar total marks the second-highest scholarship amount awarded, paving the way for graduates, including several first-generation students, to attend elite universities like Princeton and Columbia to major in fields ranging from theater and finance to mechanical engineering and nursing. The all-male Dallas ISD magnet school, which focuses on leadership development and academic achievement for young men, is led by Derek Thomas, principal. “Even though I am proud of…
Students create supportive spaces at Townview
0As the school year comes to a close, final exams and AP tests bring a familiar wave of stress. But for Suhita S., Tessa M. and Lily K., students at the School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, that is why their work matters. The juniors lead the school’s Mental Health Awareness Club, creating low-pressure, peer-centered spaces where students can relax, reflect, and talk about their feelings. “We know our school can be stressful,” Suhita said. “This is a space where people can talk about what’s happening and feel like they’re not alone.” Throughout the…
Lincoln soccer standout heads to England for college and semi-pro career
0Soccer has always been part of Joe G.’s family legacy. Now, the Lincoln High School and Humanities/Communications Magnet senior is continuing that legacy as the first student in school history to earn a soccer scholarship, taking him all the way to England this fall. He’ll be studying sports business at the University of Central Lancashire. When he’s not in class, he’ll be playing soccer at the historic Moss Rose stadium for Macclesfield Football Club. “I was actually committed to play soccer at another school here, so when they reached out I wasn’t going to respond,” Joe said. “Once I heard…
Where hard work meets legacy
0Kassandra S. has always been surrounded by construction. Growing up in Oak Cliff, her family’s construction business wasn’t just something she heard about; it was part of daily life. Now, she’s preparing to build on that foundation, carrying forward a legacy shaped at home and strengthened through Dallas ISD. Known as “Kass,” she learned early that hard work wasn’t optional. As the youngest and only girl, she said her parents and older brothers held her to high expectations. “My parents and brothers always pushed me to work for everything,” she said. Those expectations, and the example set by her brothers,…